Fiddleheads are named for their appearance, which resembles the scroll at the head, or top, of a fiddle. The Ostrich Fern is the species that produces edible shoots with a unique texture, and a taste similar to broccoli or asparagus. Fiddleheads are fun, unique, and tasty! They also have the additional benefit of a high nutritional content, and gourmet appeal. We hope that you keep checking back with us for more cooking tips, recipes, and exciting facts about fiddleheads.

·In pot of boiling water, poach 80 grams of fiddleheads until just tender. Approx .2 minutes. Refresh in ice bath.·In food processor combine poached fiddleheads, cod, 10 grams of grated fresh horseradish, zest of 2 lemons, and the riced potato. Blend until it reaches uniform paste. Season to taste. ·Form paste into 1.5 oz balls with your hands. And place on a baking tray. ·In three mixing bowls, have one for each, place eggs, flour and panko. ·Dredge balls in flour, then bread with egg wash and finally panko. Line on baking sheet. ·Have a deep fryer set at 350 degrees F.·Fry fish balls until golden brown and cooked throughout. Lightly season. For Dill Gel:·Bring 1 lt of spring water to a simmer whisk in 8 grams of agar agar. Until fully dissolved. Set aside in heat proof container and place in fridge. Let set. ·Bring another pot of water to boil and blanch 40 grams of fiddle head and 1 bunch of dill. Refresh in ice bath. ·Break down with a knife the dill and fiddle heads and place into a high speed blender. ·Break apart agar and blend into dill puree. Adding water to reach desired consistency. ·Season to taste

For Baconaise:

·Cook of bacon until crispy and fat is rendered. Reserve the fat. And dice bacon into bits.·In mixing bowl whisk your egg and mustard. ·Slowly start to incorporate your fat and oil alternately. ·Whisk the entire time until a mayo consistency is reached. If too runny add more oil. ·Season to taste. ·Fold in bacon bits

For Salad:

·Fine dice celery stalk·Finely chop chive·Brunoise shallot·Cut avocado into medium dice chunks·Mix in bowl with extra virgin olive oil and a squeeze of lemon·Season with salt and pepper·Finish with chive

About Me

NorCliff Farms Inc. is the largest grower, packer and distributor of fiddleheads in North America. We are a Canadian-owned company who take pride in using earth-based harvesting methods to ensure that our fiddleheads are produced free of any harmful chemicals or pesticides. Find more information at www.norcliff.com